Summer Intensive Masterclasses 2026 (13th–21st July 2026)
Info & registration:
www.austriandancecouncil.at
p.kofranek@austriandancecouncil.at
Location, 3100 Austria
“Theater des Balletts”
Ballet Academy St. Pölten, NÖ, Austria
Europaballett, St. Pölten
Classical & contemporary training for ages 9+.
Focus on technique, artistry, stage presence.
Final stage presentations included.
Menus available, medical support, individual advisory.
Summer Intensive Masterclasses 2026
Classical & contemporary training for ages 9+.
Focus on technique, artistry, stage presence.
Final presentations included.
Releasing 2027 official ADC making of/ADC Video documentary for participants included.
„We may announce the teachers for the Summer Intensive Masterclass“
Maria Gerasimou,
international soloist and choreographer, brings her expertise in contemporary ballet to this intensive workshop. Train musicality, dynamics, and expression through high-level technique and creative exploration. Suitable for advanced dancers seeking artistic growth.
Minea Kropf,
professional dancer and founder of IntelliDance (HU), blends contemporary, show dance, and Art Jazz. With a Master’s in dance pedagogy, she teaches coordination, musicality, and expression—supporting ballet dancers in expanding versatility and stage presence.
Melinda Szitt,
Associate Professor at the Hungarian University of Dance, offers expert training in classical ballet, pointe, and methodology. Her workshop focuses on biomechanics, alignment, and refined technique—supporting dancers in achieving precision, strength, and artistic clarity.
Doreen Windolf,
former Staatsballett Berlin dancer and Head of Classical Ballet at Staatliche Ballettschule Berlin, offers precise, high-level training. Her workshop focuses on clean technique, alignment, strength, and injury prevention—preparing dancers for professional company work.
Thoriso Magongwa,
Ballet Master at National Theatre Brno and former Principal, offers elite coaching in classical repertoire, musicality, and stage presence. His workshop refines technique, style, and professional discipline for advanced dancers aiming at an international career.
Michael Kropf,
former Ballet Director and President of the Austrian Dance Council, brings extensive expertise in classical ballet and stage practice. His workshop focuses on technique, musicality, and professional standards, supporting dancers in achieving excellence and stage readiness.
Intensive Summer Masterclass 2026
Schedule
Group C: ages 9–12
Group B: ages 13–16
Group A: ages 17 and above
Morning Classes
The morning schedule will be identical each day from Monday, July 13 through Sunday, July 19.
Group C
09:30 – 11:00 Classical Ballet
11:15 – 12:15 Modern Class
Group B
10:00 – 11:30 Classical Ballet
11:45 – 12:15 Ladies (together with Group A): Pointe Class
Men (together with Group A): Men’s Technique
Group A
10:00 – 11:30 Classical Ballet
11:45 – 12:15 Ladies (together with Group B): Pointe Class
Men (together with Group B): Men’s Technique
Lunch Break (12:15 – 13:15)
A lunch break is scheduled for all participants. Each day two menus will be offered, one of which will be vegetarian. Participants are kindly asked to select their preferred menu in advance. Meals must also be paid in advance.
Price: €11 per meal.
Afternoon Schedule
The afternoon program on July 13, 14, 17, 18, and 19 will follow the same structure each day.
Group C
13:15 – 13:45 Stretching and Strength Training
14:00 – 16:15 Rehearsals (with short breaks):
• preparation of various ballet variations
• rehearsals for the Dance Festival on July 16
• rehearsals for the film recordings on July 20 and 21
Group B
13:15 – 15:30 Rehearsals (with a short break)
The Austrian Dance Council will organize an international Summer Masterclass for children, teenagers, and young dancers in classical ballet from 13 to 21 July 2026. The program is aimed at young people dedicated to dance education and combines high-level training with public performance and international media visibility.
Key Components of the Summer Masterclass
The Masterclass consists of two major artistic and public-facing elements:
1. Dance Festival in St. Pölten
16 July 2026
On 16 July 2026, a Dance Festival will take place in St. Pölten as part of the Summer Masterclass. The participating children and young dancers will present selected works developed during the workshop.
This event will highlight St. Pölten as a vibrant cultural and dance-oriented city and bring ballet to a broader public audience.
2. Professional Dance Film Project
Filming: 20 & 21 July 2026
At the conclusion of the Summer Masterclass, the Austrian Dance Council will produce a professionally realized dance film.
All participating students and young dancers who wish to take part — approximately 40 to 60 children and teenagers — will be included and visibly featured in the film.
The project is deliberately inclusive: every participant has the opportunity to be seen.
Purpose and Use of the Film
The film is conceived as a multifunctional artistic production:
- as an international New Year’s greeting through ballet,
- as a strong artistic statement for dance, youth, and cultural education,
- as a promotional and image film for ballet and dance,
- and, optionally, as a presentation film for the City of St. Pölten and the Province of Lower Austria.
A special feature of the film is its international dimension:
Selected international artists and supporters of the Austrian Dance Council will deliver short New Year’s greetings in their native languages. Each of these artists reaches approximately 20,000–30,000 followers, creating substantial global visibility.
International Reach and Multiplier Effect
The film will be distributed via:
- the Austrian Dance Council’s official channels,
- the social media platforms of the participating international artists,
- and the personal networks of the children and teenagers involved.